Design Process

  1. Define the Problem: Using RockSim, design, build, and launch a three stage model rocket capable of launching a CO2 capture device. Also, design a mechanized system of capturing and processing atmospheric CO2 , and design component parts of the system for a 3D printer and transmit design to instructor to have them printed.

  2. Generate Alternative Solutions: We had a group of people working on Rock Sim and another group working on the CO2 capture device.

  3. Evaluate and select a solution: Ultimately, we decided to select the design that we thought that was more effective and efficient.

  4. Detail the Design: Using RockSim and TinkerCAD, we were able to begin detailing our parts of the project.

  5. Defend the Design: Continuous trial and error gave us our desired outcome.

  6. Manufacture and Test: Once we arrived at our final CO2 conversion design from TinkerCAD, we sent it to our TA's to 3D print. The rocket simulator was fairly easy to test as there was already a simulator in RockSim.

  7. Evaluate the Performance: Overall, our project was fairly successful. Our rocket almost reaches 3000 feet in altitude, and the carbon dioxide collector design also looks decent.

  8. Prepare the Final Design Report: The link for our evaluation is here.